The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) is now accepting applications from students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program offers a unique opportunity for university students to participate in a non-degree undergraduate study abroad experience in the United States on a competitive basis.
US Embassy Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2024/25 for Non-U.S. Citizens
Under the Global UGRAD program, one-semester scholarships are provided to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world. These scholarships support non-degree full-time study in the United States, which is combined with opportunities for community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.
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Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2024/25 | DETAILS
To be eligible for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement:
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Citizenship and Residence:
- Be a citizen of a UGRAD participating country.
- Currently reside in that country.
- Academic Status:
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at any accredited university, public or private.
- Have at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program.
- Education:
- Have completed secondary education in their home country.
- English Proficiency:
- Have a solid command of written and spoken English.
- English language training for some finalists is possible.
- Start Date:
- Be able to begin studies in the United States in 2024.
- Selected participants may not defer to a later date.
- Visa Eligibility:
- Be eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program.
- Medical Clearance:
- Be cleared by a physician to participate in the program.
- Commitment to Return:
- Be committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.
Eligible Countries:
These are the countries eligible for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD):
- Albania
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Cambodia
- China
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Macedonia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Macedonia
- Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza)
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
Application Procedures
Applicants for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) are required to follow the application process outlined below:
1. Contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission:
Reach out to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or the Fulbright Commission in your home country. They will provide you with detailed information about the application process and requirements.
2. Submit Application:
Submit your completed application along with all required documents to the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission within the specified deadline. Ensure that you adhere to the application deadline to be considered for the program.
Application Deadline: February 6, 2024.
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